7 Best Sitcoms About Friends (That Aren't Friends or How I Met Your Mother)

While the last century's sitcoms were often built around families, cult shows like Friends and Seinfeld proved that friendship dynamics is also worthy comedy material. Since these series premiered, a number of friends-centered sitcoms have been produced, most notable of which is perhaps How I Met Your Mother from the late 2000s.

Here are seven best comedy shows to help you scratch that Friends and How I Met Your Mother itch.

7. Happy Endings (RT score – 76%)

During its short run, this sitcom about a group of 30-something friends navigating the world around them was often compared to HIMYM, but Happy Endings is actually a unique and compelling show in its own right, and it's perfectly capable of earning its own fan base.

6. Rules of Engagement (RT score – 79%)

This show is all about male-female dynamics, with a bunch of friends trying to live with each other without ruining their long-standing friendship. Add David Spade to the mix, and you have the perfect sitcom!

5. Community (RT score – 88%)

Community is one of the most popular entries on this list, and for good reason — not only is this college-set show rife with interesting storylines and great comedic moments, but it also has insane chemistry between characters who start out as complete strangers only to become great friends later on.

4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (RT score – 94%)

Imagine if Ted Mosby or Barney Stinson were complete jerks and then multiply the end result by a hundred — that is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The show's main characters are so rude and miserable, it might be hard for some viewers to follow their exploits, but if you don't mind a little black comedy in your life, you've just found your new series obsession!

3. You're the Worst (RT score – 95%)

This story of two dysfunctional lovers is so much more than just a comedic look at an unhappy relationship — You're the Worst touches on many problematic issues but still remains strangely hilarious.

2. New Girl (RT score – 95%)

The Zooey Deschanel starrer may be one of the best feel-good shows out there. The great supporting cast elevates New Girl from the ranks of simply good comedies to the realm of truly ingenious sitcoms about friendship!

1. Derry Girls (RT score – 99%)

This British comedy about girls coming of age during the Northern Ireland Troubles is as sweet as they come, considering the larger context in which these young characters' adventures take place. The show is absolutely hilarious, rife with great dialogue and surprising cameos (yes, Liam Neeson is in it).